Unique identity cards to all citizens by 2011: ChidambaramCHENNAI - Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Monday that the proposed unique multi-purpose national identity cards would be issued to all citizens of the country by 2011. Chidambaram flags off non-stop Chennai-Delhi trainCHENNAI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Monday flagged off the non-stop Duronto Express from Chennai to Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi. Chidambaram flags off Chennai- New Delhi Duronto ExpressCHENNAI - Union Home Minster P. Chidambaram flagged off the super fast Duronto Express train between Chennai and New Delhi on Monday. Pakistan must question Hafiz Saeed: ChidambaramCHENNAI - Pakistan must interrogate alleged 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed as all the evidence against him was “on Pakistani soil”, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said here Monday after reports that the chief of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) had been placed under house arrest in Lahore. Hafiz Saeed should be interrogated for 26/11 attacks: ChidambaramCHENNAI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram today said that Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed should be interrogated for the Mumbai terror attacks. Ashok Singhal slams UPA Govt’s soft approach on Chinese incursionsCHENNAI - The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal on Sunday criticised the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government for not taking any action despite the recent reports about Chinese incursions. CBI questions former Kerala minister in power firm scamCHENNAI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Sunday quizzed former Kerala power minister and Congress leader G. Karthikeyan in the SNC Lavalin case in which ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan is one of the accused. International coastal cleanup day observed in Chennai, MumbaiCHENNAI/ MUMBAI - As part of spreading awareness about cleanliness, International Coastal Cleanup day was organized by the Indian Coast Guard in Chennai and Mumbai on Saturday to clean the beaches of India. Hotel industry sees brighter times aheadCHENNAI - The hospitality sector is poised for brighter days after a bad year that saw its turnover falling by 25-40 percent, according to a hotel industry official. World Tamil Conference in Coimbatore next JanuaryCHENNAI - The ninth World Tamil Conference will be held in the textile city of Coimbatore Jan 21-24 next year, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said here Saturday. ISRO preparing for GSAT 4 launch in two monthsCHENNAI - While the preparations for launch of India’s ocean monitoring satellite Oceansat 2 and six other nano satellites Sep 23 is on, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting ready for the bigger launch slated in the next two months — that of the communications satellite GSAT 4. No increase in Chinese incursions: Army ChiefCHENNAI - Chief of Army staff General Deepak Kapoor said on Saturday that there has been no increase in Chinese incursions along the Sino- Indian border. Chinese incursion same as last year, don’t worry: Army chiefCHENNAI - A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh played down reports of increasing Chinese incursions along the border, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor Saturday also said there has been no increase in infiltration. Godrej eyes acquisitions to double its turnoverCHENNAI - The $2.5-billion diversified industrial group Godrej, which has plans to double its turnover in three years, is looking at acquiring fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands. Car exports via Ennore Port from August 2010: VasanCHENNAI - Car exports from the Ennore Port in Tami Nadu will start from August 2010, Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said here Friday. India committed for rehabilitation of Sri Lankan Tamils: PMCHENNAI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reiterated the central government’s commitment to rehabilitation of internally displaced civilians (IDP) in northern Sri Lanka. Wanted, government with steel in spine: JayalalithaaCHENNAI - India needs a government with “steel in its spine and not jelly”, former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa said Thursday as she hit out at the “soft” Indian state on various issues, including reports of Chinese incursions into India. Wanted a government with steel in spine and not jelly: JayalalithaaCHENNAI - India needs a government with steel in its spine and not jelly so that it does not become a punching bag hit around by just about anyone who takes a fancy said Tamil Nadu’s Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK’s general secretary J.Jayalalithaa in a hard hitting statement Thursday. Audi India targets sales of 1,500 cars this yearCHENNAI - Audi India is targeting sales of 1,500 cars this year, an increase of over 450 from 2008, and hopes to capture 15 percent share in the domestic luxury car market. Aban Offshore to raise $1 bn, pay off part debtCHENNAI - City-based oil drilling services company Aban Offshore plans to pay off part of its $3-billion debt after its shareholders Wednesday gave it the go-ahead to raise $1 billion through global depository receipts (GDRs) and qualified institutional placements (QIP). Pranab pays tributes to AnnaduraiCHENNAI - The grand success of the DMK in the 1967 Tamil Nadu state election is because its founder leader C.N. Annadurai based his political philosophy on the needs and aspirations of the downtrodden, said Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday. Jayalalithaa supports DMK’s Alagiri on using TamilCHENNAI - Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly J. Jayalalithaa Monday supported the view of central Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister M.K. Alagiri of the state’s ruling DMK who has requested that he should be allowed to speak in Tamil in parliament. Four dogs on show slog under hot sun, dieCHENNAI - Four dogs died after being made to run under the hot sun during a canine show in Chennai. Rural schools, colleges to get broadband connectivityCHENNAI - The government has decided to provide broadband connectivity to 5,000 schools and 20,000 colleges in rural and semi-urban areas to promote e-learning, Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot said here Saturday. Brinda Karat released after brief ‘detention’CHENNAI - Brinda Karat, a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member, was Saturday stopped by police before they escorted her to a Tamil Nadu village. MDMK leader Vaiko slams Government for inaction on easing Lankan Tamils plightCHENNAI - Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader V Gopalswamy, on Friday blamed the Government for failing to ease the plight of Sri Lanka’s minority Tamil population. BHEL bags Rs.1,300-crore order for Vallur project (Business Capsule)CHENNAI - Power equipment major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won a Rs.1,300-crore order from NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Co Ltd (NTECL) for supplying boilers, turbines and generators. Rahul Gandhi downplays not meeting Tamil Nadu CM KarunanidhiCHENNAI - Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to downplay the issue of not calling on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi, saying that he was a great admirer of the octogenarian leader. ‘Road to power’ is to go close to people and help: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi says Congress-DMK ties are very strongCHENNAI - Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-day visit to Tamil Nadu, on Thursday dismissed all speculation of a rift between his party and the DMK, by saying that ties between the two are very strong. |
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CHENNAI - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday said the “road to power” in Tamil Nadu is by “going near to the people and raising their issues”, even as he reiterated that the party’s alliance with ruling DMK was intact.
